Meaning of the word nearly in English
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nearly
US /ˈnɪr.li/
UK /ˈnɪə.li/
Adverb
1.
very close to; almost
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It's nearly midnight.
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She's nearly finished her book.
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2.
by a small margin; closely
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The two teams were nearly matched.
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He nearly missed the train.
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